pat hartman

Pat Hartman is a bead artist and metalsmith who has been collecting fine gems and beads for many years. Her gift of composition is evident in the layout, design and color schemes in her work which utilizes high quality natural gemstone beads, 18K gold, 14K gold and .925 silver. She uses a rolling mill to pattern the metal in many of her clasps and silver accents adding texture, depth and interest to her work. Movement is incorporated whenever possible. Pat’s jewelry is guided by her love of nature. Her fondest childhood memories are hunting for pretty rocks with her sister. So, Pat’s pieces include pretty “rocks”, leaves, and other symbols of the natural world. Pat lives and works in the beautiful Animas Valley of Durango where inspiration lies just outside her door.